Quarterly labour force survey 2023
Unemployment rate decreased by 0,7 of a percentage point to 31,9% in Q3:2023. Both Absorption and labour force
participation rates increased by 0,9 and 0,6 of a percentage point to 41,0% and 60,2% respectively.
The number of those who were employed increased by 399 000in Q3:2023 compared to Q2:2023. The number of those who were unemployed decreased by 72 000 in the same quarter.
The largest industry employment gains were recorded in Finance (237 000), Community and social services(119 000), and Agriculture (61 000)